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A3147612

Decane , >99.0%(GC) , 124-18-5

Synonym(s):
Decane;extraction;n-Decane

CAS NO.:124-18-5

Empirical Formula: C10H22

Molecular Weight: 142.28

MDL number: MFCD00008954

EINECS: 204-686-4

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -30 °C
Boiling point: 174 °C(lit.)
Density  0.735
vapor density  4.9 (vs air)
vapor pressure  1 mm Hg ( 16.5 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.411(lit.)
Flash point: 115 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  0.00005g/l
form  Liquid
Specific Gravity 0.731 (20/4℃)
color  Colorless
Relative polarity -0.3
Odor Threshold 0.87ppm
explosive limit 0.7-5.4%(V)
Water Solubility  INSOLUBLE
BRN  1696981
Henry's Law Constant 5.59 at 25 °C (calculated from water solubility and vapor pressure, Tolls, 2002)
Dielectric constant 1.8(130℃)
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Flammable.
InChIKey DIOQZVSQGTUSAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 5.010

Description and Uses

Decane is obtained mainly from the refining of petroleum. It is a component of engine fuel and is used in organic synthesis, as a solvent, as a standardized hydrocarbon, and in jet fuel research.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H226-H304
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P241-P301+P310-P331
Hazard Codes  Xn,N,F
Risk Statements  10-65-66-67-62-51/53-48/20-38-11
Safety Statements  62-23-16-61-36/37-33-29-9
RIDADR  UN 2247 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  HD6550000
Autoignition Temperature 410 °F
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29011090
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rat > 2000 mg/kg

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